Slow Dancing in the Big City_
"Slow dancing is falling in love."
An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
Starring
Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn, Nicolas Coster
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Slow Dancing in the Big City was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
Slow Dancing in the Big City is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Paul Sorvino
Lou Friedlander
Anne Ditchburn
Sarah Gantz
Nicolas Coster
David Fillmore
Anita Dangler
Franny
Thaao Penghlis
Christopher
Linda Selman
Barbara Bass
Héctor Mercado
Roger Lucas
Susan Doukas
Nurse
DC
Dick Carballo
George Washington Moreno
JR
Jack Ramage
Doctor Foster
Daniel Faraldo
T.C. Oliveira
Michael Gorrin
Lester Edelman
TM
Tara Mitton
Diana
Matt Russo
Jack Guffy
Bill Conti
Rehearsal Pianist
RJ
Richard Jamieson
Joe Christy
Ben Slack
Mort Hoffman
Lloyd Kaufman
Usher
LS
Lee Steele
Backstage Doorman
EC
Edward Crowley
Graffitti Cop
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What is Slow Dancing in the Big City about?
An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
How long is Slow Dancing in the Big City?
Slow Dancing in the Big City has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Slow Dancing in the Big City?
The cast of Slow Dancing in the Big City includes Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn, Nicolas Coster, Anita Dangler, Thaao Penghlis.
What is the rating of Slow Dancing in the Big City?
Slow Dancing in the Big City has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance